can't install updates

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parky

I use "Windows Update" and the procedure fails with
"Following items failed to install. To try installing them
again click review and then click install now again".
This fails repeatedly.
 
Windows Update Is Not Installed - WinXP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811269
You are using a version of the AOL software earlier than AOL 8.0 Plus.
-and-
You use the AOL Web browser interface to access and download Windows Updates.
The AOL Web browser that is included with versions of the AOL program that are
earlier than AOL 8.0 Plus did not communicate correctly with the Windows
Installer software. As a result, Windows Installer may stop responding.

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
Updates fail to install and you receive error message 0x80070643 - WinXP

If all else fails,
You can download them from the Catalog and save to be installed later.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog/en/default.asp
How to Download Windows Updates and Drivers from the Windows Update Catalog
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=323166

Click Add button for each update you want to download. Once you have what you
want, Click the "Go To Download Basket" link. Type in or browse to the location
where you want the updates saved to and then Click the "Download Now" button.
Once downloaded, you can then burn them to CD.

Other link which may be of interest:
Search for a download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.aspx?displaylang=en
 
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